Research is a critical tool for identifying content issues and topics, but it also provides further opportunities to support and engage with clients. Karl Feldman will provide actionable insights into the integral role research plays in enhancing the client experience.

Research is a critical tool for identifying content issues and topics, but it also provides further opportunities to support and engage with clients. Karl Feldman will provide actionable insights into the integral role research plays in enhancing the client experience.

Karl will explain the three primary types of research that firms can use to enhance their clients’ experience – brand, market and project research. He will use case studies to illustrate how firms have used research to better connect with target audiences.

Following this presentation, attendees will understand which type of research will meet their client experience goals and how to implement a research project at their firm.

Brand: Perception research used to reduce gaps in perception amongst target audiences

Understanding the difference between consumer brand research and professional services brand research

Market: Questions that can be answered with market or client-type specific research

Case Study: Engineering firms’ use of research to develop a new service into the water/wastewater industry

Case Study: Architectural firms’ use of research to better connect with a government client

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